Already known to the Romans, Vinzelles takes its name from the latin vincella which means small vine. The distinctive feature of the village of Vinzelles is the presence of two "châteaux" separated by just a few metres: a fortified castle from the 11th century and the other from the 13th and 17th centuries. From 50 hectares (122 acres) of essentially south, south-east facing vineyards, the appellation of Pouilly-Vinzelles encompasses the villages of Vinzelles and Loché. Continuing from the predominantly limestone slopes of Chaintré and Fuissé, the vineyards of Pouilly-Vinzelles are exclusively planted with Chardonnay and closely resemble those wines from its neighbour Pouilly-Fuissé.

With a pale gold colour, the Pouilly-Vinzelles « En Paradis » 2007 reveals intense aromas of candied fruit along with a touch of honey. This is a round and fat wine, with nice length and it will charm the taster from now onwards.

A beautiful white Burgundy that's
perfect for Christmas from Louis Latour. The vines are grown on limestone and
clay soils and are 30 years old on average, and one would swear this has seen a
touch of oak given the creamy, almond and lightly buttery notes of the nose,
but it has not. As well as that, there is ripe orchard fruit and a lovely sense
of both richness and clarity. In the mouth the ripe, mouth-filling texture and
sweetness is delicious, but that's because the core of mineral-flecked citrus
acidity runs like a spine too, into a long, creamy finish. By Tom Cannavan's (UK)

Such a ripe, peach and almost mango like fragrance
here, the vintage character perhaps, but lots of exotic ripeness amongst those
lightly honeyed notes. On the palate too it is still light to medium bodied but
has a sense of luscious ripeness over the orangey acidity of the finish. Long. (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2013 - James Suckling - June 2015 - 89/100This
tight and very pretty with aromas of honeysuckle and dried apple. Medium to
full-bodied, minerally and bright. I like it. Drink now.

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2012 - Wine Review Online - July 2015 - 90/100The attention wines from small growers receive from the press, sommeliers and retailers can make us overlook wines from even the best négociants. That's always a mistake and this wine is just another case in point. Maison Louis Latour, a top-notch Beaune-based négociant, owns no land in Pouilly-Vinzelles, an appellation neighboring Pouilly-Fuissé. Yet, year after year, they reliably bottle a zippy wine from that appellation. Less creamy with more citrus focus than Latour's Pouilly-Fuissé, it's a great bargain and a perfect introduction to this often overlooked appellation.

Pouilly Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2012 - GrandStrand Magazine - June/July 2015 - "A luxurious mouth feel" "Latour also makes a Meursault and Puligny Montrachet. This wine comes from a larger area nearby and can nearly match its more famous cousins in taste. It has stone fruit aromas, sweet honey and floral notes that fill the palate with a luxurious mouth feel. Complex yet simple, exotic fruits run, throughout the flavor profile.

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2012 - Western Morning News - May 2014 - "Elegance of the wines"There's nothing more reassuring than a glass of white burgundy and the Louis Latour Pouilly Vinzelles ‘En Paradis' 2012 certainly looks the part. The fat burgundy bottle always looks great on a table and the nose of creamy fruit with warming wood notes at its heart underlines the elegance of the wine. On the palate the rich white fruits have a full mineral spice hit throughout and there's a touch of citrus lemon zip to the rich buttery conclusion. By Neil Cammies (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2012 - Western Morning News - May 2014 - "A role model for the white wines of the Maconnais"As a role model for the white wines of the Maconnais, this will do very nicely. You get textbook sherbetmineral chardonnay perfume and a rush of racy but exotic fruits with notions of green pepper. De luxe burgundy made without oak, and at a fair price. By Ned Halley (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2012 - Scotland on Sunday - June 2014 - "A rounded complex wine"This example has more than usual depth for that area and delivers rounded complex wine with a buttery nose and flavours that include white peach, lemon and tangerine acidity, vanilla and even a touch of chalkiness. By Brian Elliott (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2011 - Yorkshire Post - December 2012 - "Well worth its money"It is well worth its money. Plump, creamy fruit with notes of hazelnuts and oatmeal. Good enough for the main event. By Christine Austin (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2010 - Blackpool Gazette - July 2012 - "Paradise found!"Paradise found!... Heady aromas of pear and melon, full fat and creamy in the mouth, dash of anise, but hint of flint to balance the richness. Similar in style to the better known and pricier wines of neighbouring Pouilly-Fuissé. (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2010 - Tom Cannavan's wine-pages.com - August 2012 - 89/100A southern Burgundy Chardonnay from the village next door to the more famous Pouilly-Fuissé, this has a pale colour and an attractive nose showing a little hazlenut and nougat, and a nutty apple fruit. On the palate there is plenty of sweet ripeness here, edging into the tropical with a hint of melon and lychee, fleshy pear and a good acid core. A delicious wine for current drinking and one of the stars of this line-up. By Tom Cannavan (UK).

Pouilly Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2010 - Newcastle Journal - August 2012 - "Wine of the week"Gorgeous white burgundy from a super vintage: a mix of melon, apple and savoury nutty aromas then a crisp, lemon and ripe apple flavour with a hint of butter and then a long, savoury finish. A bargain. Enjoy it with grilled, very fresh white fish. (UK)

Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" 2010 - Wine Enthusiast - November 2012 - 87/100
Warm and ripe, this has yellow fruits that contrast with the freshness of crisp apples. There is a light touch of minerality, although the essence of the wine is its fruitiness. By Roger Voss (USA).

2006 Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" - Livingscotsman.com - Will Lyons - July 19th 2009:It sits in the glass pale gold, with a delicate aroma of honey and just a touch of flowery petals. What's more, it does the job of masquerading as something a little more expensive.

2003 Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" - I love French Wine and Food - Levi Reiss - Canada - December 29th 2008This pretty wine from the Maconnais is pale yellow in color and has a beautiful nose of lemon, honey, apple, and tropical fruit. It is elegant and pleasing revealing hazelnut and fruit flavors on tasting. This wine is perfect for drinking now.

2003 Pouilly-Vinzelles “En Paradis” - Burghound.com - October 2005 - 86 points :A hint of botrytis highlights fresh and slightly sweet aromas of peach and apricot that give way to fresh, round and nicely punchy flavors and a delicious, easy to like finish that in contrast to the nose is quite dry. 86/now

2001 Pouilly-Vinzelles "En Paradis" - Wine Advocate - April 23rd, 2003 - 87-89 points :Spices and ripe pears can be detected in the nose excellent Pouilly-Vinzelles 2001 it reveals impressive depth, a supple, inviting fruitforward personality, as well as loads of apple compote and poached pear flavors. This is a medium-bodied, expressive wine with a sultry mounthfeel. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.

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